2004 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Ford F-350 recalls

Most common 2004 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 159 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	71
Electrical System	20
Power Train	18
Engine	16
Vehicle Speed Control	13
Tires	12
Fuel System, Diesel	11
Steering	9
Fuel System, Gasoline	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8

What owners report

2025-04-18, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 76 MPH with his wife in the front passenger seat, the vehicle shuddered uncontrollably and stalled. The contact and his wife were concerned for their safety. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that as an independent mechanic, he used a code reader to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes for the fuel control module wiring harness failure. The contact related to the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V270000 (Electrical System). Th

2022-04-28, Engine
While driving at 40-50 MPH the vehicle will lose power and then then stalls while moving leading to loss of power. The loss power of affects the power steering posing a direct threat for an auto collision due to the difficult in steering the moving vehicle into an emergency lane. Avoided several accidents with this truck. Once it is stalled it can take numerous times to restart the vehicle. This issue seems to occur more on slopes going up hill. This does not seem to occur as often going downhill or on areas with no incline. Currently vehicle has 126,931.8 miles on it. Regularly serviced and otherwise running fine.

2021-09-24, Tires
The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discover AT3, Tire size: 265/75/R16, DOT Number: UPWM1M11718M16L. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the rear driver’s side tire had a sidewall blowout. The contact stated that all four tires had sidewall blowouts months apart. The tire blowouts had damaged the rims. The contact replaced the front driver’s, passenger’s, and rear driver’s side tire with the spare after each blowout. The dealer was made aware of the failure and replaced the rear passenger’s side tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the rear driver’s side rim, rear driver’s and front passenger’s side tire wer

2020-10-20, Engine
MY TRUCK HAS MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE BOUGHT IT AND THREE DAYS LATER THE EGR WENT OUT THEN NEXT THING YOU KNOW I GOT A BLOWN MOTOR

2020-09-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILTER WAS COVERED WITH SILVER DEBRIS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 332,000.

2004 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 2004 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford F-350: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford F-350?

Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (71), Electrical System (20), Power Train (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Ford F-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.